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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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