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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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