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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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