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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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