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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always 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 quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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