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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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