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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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