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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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