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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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