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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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