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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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