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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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