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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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