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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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