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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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