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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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