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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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