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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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