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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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