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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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