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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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