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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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