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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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