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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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