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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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