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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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