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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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