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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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