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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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