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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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