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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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