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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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