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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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