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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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