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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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