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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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