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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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