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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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