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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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