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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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