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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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