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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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