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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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