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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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