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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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