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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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