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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

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