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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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