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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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