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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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