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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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