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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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