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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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