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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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