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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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