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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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