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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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