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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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