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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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