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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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