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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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