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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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