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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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