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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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