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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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