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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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