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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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