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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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