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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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