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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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