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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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