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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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