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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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