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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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