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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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