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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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