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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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