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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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