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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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