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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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