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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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