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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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