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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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