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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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