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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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