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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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