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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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