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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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