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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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