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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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