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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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