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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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