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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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