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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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