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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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