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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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