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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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