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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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