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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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