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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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