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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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