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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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