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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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