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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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