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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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