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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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