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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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