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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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