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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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