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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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