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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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