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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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