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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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