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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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