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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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