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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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