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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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