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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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