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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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