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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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