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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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