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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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