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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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