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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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