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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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