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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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