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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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