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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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