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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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