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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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