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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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