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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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