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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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