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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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