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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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