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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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