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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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