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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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