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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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