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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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