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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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