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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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