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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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