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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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