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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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