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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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