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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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