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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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