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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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