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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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