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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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