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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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