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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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