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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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