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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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