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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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