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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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