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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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