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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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