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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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