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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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