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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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