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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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