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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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