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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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