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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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