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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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