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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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