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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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