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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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