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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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