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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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