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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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