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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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