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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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