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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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