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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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