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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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