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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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