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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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