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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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