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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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