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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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