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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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