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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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