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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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