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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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