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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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