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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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