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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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