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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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