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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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