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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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