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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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