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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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