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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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