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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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