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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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