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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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