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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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