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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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