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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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