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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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