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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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