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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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