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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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