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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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