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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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