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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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