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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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