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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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