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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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