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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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