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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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