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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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