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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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