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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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