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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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