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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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