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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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