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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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