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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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