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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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