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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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