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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources