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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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