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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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