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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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