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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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