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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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