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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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