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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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