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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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