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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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