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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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