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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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