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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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