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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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