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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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