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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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