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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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