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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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