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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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