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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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