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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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