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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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