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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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