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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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