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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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