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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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