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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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