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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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