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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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