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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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