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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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