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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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