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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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