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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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