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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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