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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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