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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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