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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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