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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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