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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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