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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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