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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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