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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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