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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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