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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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