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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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