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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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