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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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