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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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