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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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