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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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