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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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