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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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