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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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