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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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