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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are 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 now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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