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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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