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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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