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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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