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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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