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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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