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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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