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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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