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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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