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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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