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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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