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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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