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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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