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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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