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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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