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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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