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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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