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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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