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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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