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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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