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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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