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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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