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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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