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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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