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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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