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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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