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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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