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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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