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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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