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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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