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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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