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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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