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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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