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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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