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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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