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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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