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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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