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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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