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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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