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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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