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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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