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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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