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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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