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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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