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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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