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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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