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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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