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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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