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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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