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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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