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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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