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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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