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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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