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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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