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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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