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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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