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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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