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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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