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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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