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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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