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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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