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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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