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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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