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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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