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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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