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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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