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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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