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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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