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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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