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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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