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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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