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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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