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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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