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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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