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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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