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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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