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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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