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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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