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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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