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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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