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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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