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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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