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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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