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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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