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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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