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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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