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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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