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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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