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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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