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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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