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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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