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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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