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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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