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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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