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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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