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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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