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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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