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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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