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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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