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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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