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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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