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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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