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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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