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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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