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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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