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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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