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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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