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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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