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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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