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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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