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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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