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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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