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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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