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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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