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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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