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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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