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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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