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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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