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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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