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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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