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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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