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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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