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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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