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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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