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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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