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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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