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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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