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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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