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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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