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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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