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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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