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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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