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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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