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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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