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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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