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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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