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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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