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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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