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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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