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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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