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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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