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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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