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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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