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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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