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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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