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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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