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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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