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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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