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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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