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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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