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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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