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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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