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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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