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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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