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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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