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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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