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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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