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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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