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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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