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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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