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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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