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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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