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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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