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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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