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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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