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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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