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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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