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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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