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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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