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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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