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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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