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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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