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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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