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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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