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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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