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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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