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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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