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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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