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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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