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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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