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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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