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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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