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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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