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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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