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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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