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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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