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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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