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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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