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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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