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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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