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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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