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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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