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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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