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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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