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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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