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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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