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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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