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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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