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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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