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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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