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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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