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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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