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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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