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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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