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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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