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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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