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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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