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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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