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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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