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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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