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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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