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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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