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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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