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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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