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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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