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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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