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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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