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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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