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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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