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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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