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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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