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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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