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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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