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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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