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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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