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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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