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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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