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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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