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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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