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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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