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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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