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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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