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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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